Limit Switch Style Inductive Prox Economical, Limit Switch Style Sensor with Plastic Body Low cost Wide operating voltages (10 to 0 VDC and 90 to 250 VAC) Directly switches AC loads up to 500 ma, DC loads up to 200 ma Front, side or end sensing DC reverse polarity protection Operation indicators, all models Ordering Information DC THREE-WIRE SENSORS Type Sensing distance Sensing position Part number NPN-NO PNP-NO Unshielded 15 mm (0.59 in) End 15MC1-US 15MB1-US Right 15MC1-US 15MB1-US Left 15MC12-US 15MB12-US Front 15MC11-US 15MB11-US AC TWO-WIRE SENSORS Type Sensing distance Sensing position Part number SCR-NO SCR-NC Unshielded 15 mm (0.59 in) End 15MY1-US 15MY2-US Right 15MY1-US 15MY2-US Left 15MY12-US 15MY22-US Front 15MY11-US 15MY21-US 2
Specifications Part number 15MB1 -US 15MY 15MC1 -US Sensor Type Inductive Body Style Limit Switch Type Unshielded Supply voltage 10 to 0 VDC 90 to 250 VAC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 15 ma max. 1.5 ma max. at 110 VAC.0 ma max. at 220 VAC Detectable object type Metallic objects Effective maximum detecting distance 15 mm (0.59 in) ±10% (with standard target) Usable detecting range 0 to 12 mm (with standard target) (0 to 0.7 in) Standard target size 0 x 0 x 1 mm ( mild steel, L x W x H) (1.58 x 1.58 x 0.0 in) Differential travel 20% max. of effective maximum detecting distance Control output AC solidstate Type SCR-NO (MY1 -US) SCR-NC (MY2 -US) Max. load 500 ma Min. load 10 ma Max. off-state See "Leakage Current Characteristics" leakage current graph in Engineering Data section Max. on-state See "Residual Load Voltage Characteristics" voltage drop graph in Engineering Data section Type NPN-NO (15MC1 -US PNP-NO (15MB1 -US Max. load 200 ma Max. on-state voltage drop 1 VDC Response frequency 0 Hz 20 Hz Circuit protection Ouput short-circuit Not provided DC power supply Provided reverse polarity Weld field immunity Not provided RFI immunity Not provided Indicators Target Present (red LED) Output operation (red LED) Materials Housing PF (Phenolic) Sensing face PF (Phenolic) Mounting Back surface with four through holes Connections Conduit 1 /2-1 NPT Wire Plated steel screw terminals Weight Approx. 180 g (6. oz) Enclosure ratings UL 1 NEMA 1,,, 12, 1 IEC 1 IP66 Approvals UL Listed, File number E76675 CSA Certified, File number LR5951 Ambient operating temperature -25 C to 70 C (-1 to 158 F) Vibration Shock DC solidstate 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm (0.06 in) double amplitude Approx. 50 G
Operation OUTPUT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM DC Switching Type NPN output 15MC1 -US 1 PNP output 15MB1 -US 1 15C1 -US 15B1 -US NO AC Switching Type 15MY 15MY1 -US NO 15MY2 -US NC CONNECTIONS DC Switching Types NPN output 15MC1 -US PNP output 15MB1 -US AC Switching Types 15MY NO or NC operation
Engineering Data OPERATING RANGE DETECTING DISTANCE VS. SIZE OF TARGET DETECTING DISTANCE VS. MATERIAL OF TARGET Material Mild steel Stainless steel Brass Aluminum Copper Detecting distances 15 mm (0.59 in) 10 mm (0.9 in) 6. mm (0.25 in) 5 mm (0.20 in) 5 mm (0.20 in) Note: Standard target size is 0 x 0 x 1 mm. Note: If the target is a nonferrous metal, the operating distance of the proximity sensor decreases. However, with a piece of foil measuring about 0.01 mm (0.000 in) in thickness, the detecting distance is equivalent to that with a ferrous metal. Note that the proximity sensor cannot detect extremely thin evaporated films and non-conductive targets. RESIDUAL LOAD VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS AC Switching Types 15MY 110 VAC 220 VAC Note: When the current rating of the load is less than 10 ma, false operation may occur. This is normal, and the problem can be solved by installing a bleeder resistor in parallel with the load. Use the formulas given here to calculate the power rating and value of the resistor. R < Vs (kω) P > Vs2 (mw) = 10 i R P i Vs : Wattage of bleeder resistor : Load current (ma) : Supply voltage (V) 5
LEAKAGE CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS AC Switching Types 15MY Note: Even when the proximity sensor is in the OFF state, a very small amount of current flows to operate the internal circuit of the sensor. Because of this leakage current, a small voltage is generated in the load, which may occasionally result in improper resetting of the load. Before using the proximity sensor, confirm that this voltage is less than the release voltage value of the load. Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 6
Precautions EFFECTS OF SURROUNDING METALS When mounting a proximity sensor flush with a metallic panel, be sure to provide a minimum distance as shown in the table to prevent the sensor from being effected by metallic objects other than the target. Drawing dimension Minimum distance mm (inch) A 5 (1.77) B 5 (1.77) MUTUAL INTERFERENCE To prevent mutual interference, be sure to space the sensors at a distance greater than that shown in the table below. Drawing dimension Minimum distance mm (inch) C 150 (5.91) D 200 (7.87) INFLUENCE OF PLATING Metals with different types of plating effect the detecting distance of inductive proximity sensors. The table at right shows reference values for the percentage of the rated detecting distance that may be expected by type of plating materials. Type of plating % of detecting distance (of standard unplated iron target) Zn 100 Cr 75 Ag 60 Ni 70 Cu 70 OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC OMRON ON-LINE OMRON CANADA, INC. One East Commerce Drive Global - http://www.omron.com 885 Milner Avenue Schaumburg, IL 6017 USA - http://www.omron.com/oei Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5V8 1-800-55-OMRON Canada - http://www.omron.com/oci 16-286-665 Cat. No. CEDSAX 11/01 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.